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Dream Vacations

Dream Vacations has just become the first travel franchise brand
to earn a designation of five stars for its veteran franchise
opportunities from the VetFran program, an International Franchise
Association Franchise Education and Research Foundation initiative
aimed at providing opportunities in the franchise industry to
veterans and their spouses.

Currently, a military veteran who purchases a travel franchise
business from the brand receives an enlistment package that is
valued at a minimum of $5,000, and they can choose one of three
perks: an administrative fee waiver valued at $1,350; a $1,000
credit for marketing, or a maximum of $7,000 back based on sales
figures via the "Earn Back" promotion. Veterans also receive 20
percent off of the initial fee, a waiver of the training fee for a
business partner, marketing materials that are veteran-themed, and
the ability to hire other veterans and active-duty spouses as
employees at a discount.

This award-winning travel franchise also has other incentives
for veterans, including the ability to change residences and stay
in business, discounts for military clients, veteran travel
insurance discounts from LeisureCare Travel Insurance, and access
to networking groups of other veterans. They can also win a Dream
Vacations franchise via the "Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your
Own General" contest, which is now in its sixth year.

The three-tier system STAR system VetFran uses to identify the
best opportunities in franchising for veterans is inspired by the
military star system for admirals and generals. The program has
eight criteria in total, and five-star designations are only earned
by those who can meet all eight listed below.

Clean audit report results

A discount of 20 percent or more for veterans

In business for at least five years and as a franchiser for at
least three years

A continuity rate of no less than 80 percent

A Franchise Disclosure Document with Item 19 included
(financial performance)

Have at least 50 units

Take part in one VetFran event annually

Have at least one Certified Franchise Executive on staff

Dream Vacations Senior Vice President Debbie Fiorino said the
CruiseOne company is honored to be recognized by VetFran. She also
noted that it is the contributions of veterans to the protection of
freedom that allows people in the US to go after their American
Dream of owning a business.

This is not the first time the travel franchise business has
been honored for its veteran incentives. It also received a number
one ranking on the "Best for Vets: Franchises" list by Military
Times and was named a "Top 10 Military Friendly Franchise" by
Forbes Magazine. The initial franchise fee for this
veteran-friendly brand is $9,800, with financing available for
those who qualify.